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QUERCUS myrsinifolia
Commonly known as Oak
Small and compact tree with dark green leaves which are paler beneath. Used as a windbreak at Caerhays
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£17.50 each
Plant Details
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Good to know
Introduced into UK by Robert Fortune, Scottish plant hunter, 1854. -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, gall wasps, oak wilt, honey fungus, powdery mildew, bracket fungus. -
Place of origin
Southern China, Laos, Japan. -
EvergreenBamboo-like foliage to 12cm (5in) long, reddish when young.
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Fully hardy
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Serrate
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Lanceolate
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Height
12m (39ft) -
Spread
10m (33ft)
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TreeSmooth, dark-grey bark. Solitary acorns in distinctively ringed cups.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
harmful if eaten
Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs -
Rounded to broadly spreading
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Mature Size12m (39ft)
10m (33ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Quercus - Care Guide
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Planting Combinations